Precalculus Fall Semester Topics and Sample Problems 2016-2017

Properties of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Finding inverses

Reading graphs and function notion

Polynomial Behavior

Graphical Analysis

Building and Using Functions

Simplifying Composite Functions

Difference Quotients

Parent Functions and

Their Characteristics

Discontinuities

Solving Nonlinear Equations

Function Notion

Understanding Inverse Notation

Domains of Functions from their

Equations

Manipulate Functions to Make

General Statements

Understand Piece-Wise Functions and

Apply Them.

Analyze a Scenario and Build a Function Based on It.